[Jewelry making - Article 00747] - Re: [Orchid] Graver Meister Pneumatic Stone setting

[Lizzieq]

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    Thanks to both of you, David L. Huffman and Scott Isaacs for this
    info on pneumatic stone setting. The advice on sharpening is very
    useful.  The idea of a Chicago Tool handpiece never entered my mind!
     We are so used to only going to the general jewelry suppliers when
    sometimes another tool will do the job. 

    I am not certain of the differences at the bench of the Max and
    Meister versions, if any. Certainly, we do not have the room for a
    loud compressor. We do have a fairly quiet one used for sandblasting
    and it might do if a compressor-less set up is selected. 

    The problem for me is human: I am very comfortable with the
    techniques of bright cut and similar setting with gravers, hammer
    setting by hand, etc. The problem is years of wear on these wrists
    and the tendons. The effects show on the left wrist and the right has
    been through Carpal Tunnel surgery. This is EASE of work balanced
    with quality bringing me to the pneumatic tools 

    One question was proposed by a coworker:  Does the item being worked
    on need to be locked in a very rigid position, like in the GRS
    devices or can it be hand held in a ring clamp?  The person
    suggested the item must be very rigid for the pneumatics to work
    with out problems.  I have no clue on this! 

    Again, I really appreciate the info.  These wrists mandate looking
    into power assisted work. 

    Thanks Ganoksin. This service is totally valuable to me.

Blessings and Peace.
Thomas.



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